Empowerment theory argues that in settings with extreme power inequalities, empowerment (i.e. increased resources, access, mastery, and power) can serve an important function for women and communities. Emergent examples of empowerment from interviews with Afghan women will be presented and compared to resilience findings.

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Publication Type: PresentationAbstract: Empowerment theory argues that in settings with extreme power inequalities, empowerment (i.e. increased resources, access, mastery, and power) can serve an important function for women and communities. Emergent examples of empowerment from interviews with Afghan women will be presented and compared to resilience findings.